Virginia Online Casinos

Virginia is right there in the middle of some of the most conservative Southern states. Understanding this, you might find it difficult to believe that Virginia is home to some of the most attractive gambling options on the Eastern seaboard. Virginia as a state has a long history, and their gambling history is long too. Whether you want to play live games within the confines of a brick and mortar casino, or simply sit in front of your computer and play at online casinos, the fact of the matter is that you are spoilt for choice in the state.

As for online casinos, no need to worry because there are plenty. No matter how many horror stories you have heard about Southern states cracking down on online players, such is not the case. Virginia may not be as gambler-friendly as states like New Jersey and Nevada, but due to recent changes to state law they are well on their way.

Legal Status of Online Casinos & Gambling — Virginia

As you probably could have gathered due to its Southern coordinates, Virginia has yet to establish an intrastate network of online casinos that would make gambling legal and regulated by the state. Though this is true, Virginians, being the gambling-friendly people they are, have been pushing for the establishment of such a system. Of course, altering state laws is not something that can be done overnight, and for this reason we have no such system in the state quite yet. At the present moment in time, there are no laws that explicitly make it illegal for people to play real money casino games online. So, while there is no government protection for players, there are no shortage of options for casino games.

What Virginians do have, however, is a plethora of online casinos that are completely legal to play at. Though they are not regulated by the state, these offshore sites offer all sorts of casino games that are able to satisfy the needs of even the most stringent gamblers. These sites come in all shapes and sizes and offer a wide variety of games. The number of online casinos available to Virginia residents is absolutely massive already and only seems to be growing with each passing year. When people hear about online casinos that are not based in the United States, their first thought is one of fear and uncertainty. After all, there are countless stories of foreign entities taking advantage of, and taking the money of, US citizens. It happens all the time, but more often than not we can comfortably say that you have absolutely nothing to worry about. So long as you put in a little research and figure out more about the casino at which you would like to play, your experience will be a positive one. With hundreds of reviews online, finding out more about online casinos is not difficult.

Legal Status of Brick and Mortar Casinos — Virginia

Virginia has a rich history when it comes to brick and mortar gambling. Not only was it recently discovered that some of the state’s earliest settlers and Native Tribes played gambling games, it was also announced that neighboring West Virginia would be building a massive casino right on the two states’ conjoined border. For the state, this is awful news because it means that thousands, and perhaps millions, of Dollars are moving over the border and being spent in West Virginia. States, always wanting to maximize their annual revenue streams, cannot stand by and watch all this money flood into neighboring states. Barring the establishment of brick and mortar casinos and/or an intrastate online casino network, there is going to be little anyone can do to stop citizens from travelling to West Virginia and gambling there.

Right now, there are no brick and mortar venues that facilitate games like blackjack, poker, or roulette. This is something that may change in the very near future, but the fact of the matter is that the state of Virginia does not see gambling as something that needs to be brought in. I have a feeling that this will change because many of the state’s neighbors are taking action to make gambling more accessible to people within their own state. As these actions begin to take foothold, we are going to see millions and millions of dollars in potential tax revenue stream over the border and into other states. It is a sad thing, but Virginia seems to be sitting passively back while other states take advantage of eager gamblers. Virginia is a tourist destination, but tourism alone is not going to fix the state’s budget. Of all the states in the US, Virginia seems more likely than most to be the one to establish some sort of gambling system—brick and mortar or online. There exists support from some lawmakers, and with some luck we might see a few pieces of legislation introduced sooner rather than later.

Virginia Online Casinos & Gambling FAQ

Will I end up in trouble if I play at online casinos in the state of Virginia?

In the history of the state, and for as long as online casinos have been available in the state, not one single person has ever landed themselves in hot water for having gambled online. Of course, we recommend that only those people who are 21+ years of age participate in playing at online casinos, you do not have to worry about ending up in jail for playing blackjack online.

How many different ways can I fund a player account at Virginia online casinos?

The exact way by which you can fund a player account at a Virginia online casino really depends on the site at which you are playing, but most often you have one of two options. The first and most straightforward option is to send a direct bank transfer from your bank to the site you wish to play at. The second option is to utilize a credit or debit card to add funds to your account. This is a process that is no more difficult than buying goods online.

Will intrastate online casinos ever become a thing in the state of Virginia?

At this point in time, the Virginia state government has not been gung-ho about establishing an intrastate network of casinos like what you would find in Nevada or New Jersey. There is a strong feeling this might change, especially as their neighbor, West Virginia, increasingly relaxes its anti-gambling laws year after year. The hope is that, in the future, Virginia will be a gambling mecca directly in the middle of the Eastern seaboard.